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, Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical
Judgment and Collaborative Care, 11th Edition | Complete
Questions & Answers
Question 1
According to the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what is the
initial cognitive step a nurse performs when encountering a client
assignment?
• A. Recognize cues
• B. Evaluate outcomes
• C. Take action
• D. Prioritize hypotheses
Correct Answer: A. Recognize cues
Detailed Rationale: Recognizing cues involves noticing relevant clinical
data, signs, and symptoms from the client's assessment before
analyzing, prioritizing, or taking action.
Question 2
What priority nursing action is required during the preoperative phase
to verify informed consent for surgery?
• A. Ensure the surgeon has fully explained the procedure, risks, and
benefits, and that the client signs voluntarily while legally
competent; the nurse acts as a witness to the signature
,
, Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical
Judgment and Collaborative Care, 11th Edition | Complete
Questions & Answers
Question 1
According to the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what is the
initial cognitive step a nurse performs when encountering a client
assignment?
• A. Recognize cues
• B. Evaluate outcomes
• C. Take action
• D. Prioritize hypotheses
Correct Answer: A. Recognize cues
Detailed Rationale: Recognizing cues involves noticing relevant clinical
data, signs, and symptoms from the client's assessment before
analyzing, prioritizing, or taking action.
Question 2
What priority nursing action is required during the preoperative phase
to verify informed consent for surgery?
• A. Ensure the surgeon has fully explained the procedure, risks, and
benefits, and that the client signs voluntarily while legally
competent; the nurse acts as a witness to the signature
